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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION HEARING
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
OCTOBER 10, 2019
4:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present there being nine (9) members present.
II. Members Present: Craig Berry
Thomas Brock
Buelah Bynum
Scott D. Hamilton
Marlon D. Haynes
Paul Latture
Robert Stebbins
Diana M. Thomas
Robby Vogel
Members Absent: Robbin Rahman
Todd Hart
City Attorney: Sherri Latimer
III. Approval of the Minutes of the August 29, 2019 Meeting of the Little Rock
Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented.
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 2019
OLD BUSINESS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
A. S-1851 Red Gate Business Center Preliminary Plat; located south
of Interstate 30 and east of Alexander Road.
B. Z-2110-A Dental Care Associates Short-form POD; located at 4700
West Markham Street.
C. Z-9445 Nix Road Patio Villas Short-form PRD; located at 1015 Nix
Road.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. PRELIMINARY PLAT:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
1. S-1858 Richardson Addition Preliminary Plat; located east of
Crystal Valley Lateral and north of Lacey Road.
2. S-1860 Pinnacles Subdivision Preliminary Plat; located north of
Hood Road and east of Highway 10.
II. SITE PLAN REVIEW:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
3. S-1859 QuikTrip Site Plan Review; located southwest of the
intersection of Bass Pro Parkway and Otter Creek Road.
4. Z-9455 Patrick Murray Zoning Site Plan Review; located at 2
Remington Cove.
Agenda, Page Two
III. PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS:
Item Number: File Number: Title:
5. Z-5803-C Parker Audi Revised Short-form PCD; located at 12601
Chenal Parkway
6. Z-6019-F Chenal Valley Tract 13 Revised Long-form PCD; located
southwest of the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Saint
Vincent Way
7. Z-6323-AA The Village at Rahling Road Lot 4 Revised Long-form PCD;
located at the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and
Rahling Road
8. Z-7667-A HWY 10 Business Park Revised Short-form PCD; located
at 14410 Cantrell Road
9. Z-9150-B East Village Revised Short-form PCD; located at 1319 East
6th Street
10. Z-9207-A Lawson Road Mini-Storage Revised Short-form PD-C;
located east of 13008 Lawson Road
11. Z-9456 Demond Car Wash Revised Short-form PCD; located at
300 Broadway Street
IV. OTHER BUSINESS:
12. Adoption of 2020 Planning Commission Calendar
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: S-1851
NAME: Red Gate Business Center Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: South of Interstate 30 and east of Alexander Road
DEVELOPER:
Bart Ferguson Enterprises, LLC
1100 Ferguson Drive
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 821-1667
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Bart Ferguson Enterprises, LLC/Owner
White-Daters & Associates/Authorized Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates
AREA: 29.7 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 38 FT. NEW STREET: 4600 LF (PRIVATE)
WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 41.04
CURRENT ZONING: C-4
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Allow lots without public street frontage.
2. Driveway spacing on I-30 frontage road and interior streets.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 18, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff informed
the commission that a request to defer the item to the August 29, 2019 meeting was
received on July 2, 2019. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the
consent agenda and deferred to the August 29, 2019 agenda. The vote was 8 ayes,
0 noes and 3 absent.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1851
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 29, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff informed
the commission that a request to defer the item to the October 10, 2019 meeting was
received on August 14, 2019. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on
the consent agenda and deferred to the October 10, 2019 agenda. The vote was 8 ayes,
0 noes, 2 absent, and 1 open position.
STAFF UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION:
A request to withdraw this item without prejudice was received by staff on September 18,
2019. The applicant is reconsidering the options for the property. Staff recommends
approval of the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff informed
the commission that a request to withdraw the item without prejudice was received from
the applicant on September 18, 2019. There was no further discussion. The item was
placed on the consent agenda and withdrawn. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and
2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-2110-A
NAME: Dental Care Associates Short-form POD
LOCATION: 4700 West Markham Street
DEVELOPER:
Signs of Integrity
2400 Skilpadde Lane
Little Rock, AR 72210
501-350-4703
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Machen Real Estate, LLC/owner
Frank Withrow/Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates, Inc./Surveyor
AREA: 0.32 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 15.01
CURRENT ZONING: O-3 General Office
ALLOWED USES: General Office
PROPOSED ZONING: POD
PROPOSED USE: Dental Office and O-3 uses
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. 48 square foot ground sign
BACKGROUND:
The property at 4700 West Markham is undergoing renovation and investment for
continued use as a dental office. A new ground sign is proposed to complement the
investment in the building. As this parcel is located within the Midtown Design Overlay
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2110-A
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District, the specific regulations for signage apply. Ground signs on sites of less than one
acre are limited to no more than 24 square feet in area. As variances to the Midtown
Design Overlay District are not permitted, the avenue for consideration of a larger sign is
to rezone the property to a Planned Zoning District.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant seeks a zoning change to accommodate a larger sign to replace an
existing monument sign.
The zoning ordinance maximum square footage is 24 feet per street frontage. This
property sits at the corner of North Palm Street and West Markham Street. Instead
of having a sign on each street frontage, the applicant would like to combine the
square footage into one sign along the Markham Street frontage.
The sign would be no more than 6 feet in height and 48 square feet in area.
This new sign would be set 3 feet further from Markham Street than the existing
sign and moved east approximately 10 feet as to not impede visibility for vehic les
entering Markham Street from Palm Street.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is developed with the dental office building and associated parking.
Opposite the dental office across West Markham Street is the UAMS campus.
Further west is War Memorial Park.
Residential uses are found to the north and east.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one letter from nearby property owners. They
are concerned about parking on North Palm Street, primarily from staff and visitors
to UAMS and the Arkansas Department of Health. Notice of the public hearing
was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, as well as
the Hillcrest Residents Association and Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Association.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
None.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2110-A
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E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available to this site. No conflict
with proposed sign location.
Entergy: No comment received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time
of request for water service must be met.
Fire Department: No comment.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro:
No comment.
Planning Division: This request is located in Heights/Hillcrest Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Office (O) for this property. This category represents
services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, m edical) as well as
general offices which support more basic economic activities. The applicant has
applied for a rezoning from O-3 (General Office District) to POD (Planned Office
Development District) to allow for a larger sign than allowed by the Midtown Design
Overlay District. The request is within the Midtown Design Overlay District.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2110-A
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Master Street Plan: To the south of the property is West Markham and it is a Minor
Arterial. East of the property is Palm Street and it is a Local Street on the Master
Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area
and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized
area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic
and pedestrians on West Markham since it is a Minor Arterial. The primary function
of Local Streets is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are
abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are
considered as “Commercial Streets”. A Collector design standard is used for
Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and
may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 7, 2019)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item to the committee and
indicated comments would be forwarded to the applicant with the requirement for
responses to be received by August 14, 2019. The committee forwarded the item
to the full commission.
I. ANALYSIS:
Approval of this request would allow for the installation of a monument sign to go
along with updates to the structure. It is not inappropriate for the area. Many of
the commercial developments to the east have pylon signs and the monument sign
type is better suited for this location.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone the property to POD subject
to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and
F and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 29, 2019)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
informed the commission that the notification was not comp leted properly; therefore, the
request should be deferred to the October 10, 2019 meeting. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the October 10,
2019 agenda. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent, and 1 open position.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-2110-A
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation”
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z-9445
NAME: Nix Road Patio Villas Short-form PRD
LOCATION: 1015 Nix Road
DEVELOPER:
Icon Homes (Rodney Chandler)
PO Box 23713
Little Rock, AR 72221
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Icon Homes, LLC/Owner
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
McGetrick & McGetrick
AREA: 0.58 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.18
CURRENT ZONING: R-2 with CUP
ALLOWED USES: Single-family dwellings
PROPOSED ZONING: PRD
PROPOSED USE: 3 duplex dwelling units
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Side setback less than 10% of lot width
BACKGROUND:
The property at 1015 Nix Road is a vacant parcel of approximately 0.58 acres.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9445
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This section of Nix Road is sparsely developed. A subdivision has been platted for
residential development; however, most lots remain unbuilt and the street infrastructure
is also largely unbuilt.
This proposal is would create three lots for the construction of six dwelling units in three
duplex buildings.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
Nix Road Villas is planned to be an upscale residential development blending
traditionally-styled architecture with 21st century construction consisting of three
patio homes with two units per structure for a total of six homes. Each home would
have two bedrooms and two baths.
Exterior features include masonry on three sides and smart board siding in the
gable area, architectural roof shingles, lawns landscaped with Zoysia turf and
automatic sprinkler systems. The roof pitch elevations will be a minimum 12/12 to
enhance the aesthetics of the development.
Setbacks will be a minimum of 25 feet on the front, 25 feet in the rear, and six feet
on the side.
Each unit would have a one or two -car garage and will be 1250 to 1500 square
feet in area.
Lawns and common areas would be maintained by a Property Owners
Association.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped.
There are some single-family uses on this side of Nix Road and single-family
residential is the predominant use in the vicinity. An office use is located across
Nix Road to the northwest. Additional office uses are found on Kanis Road to the
south of the subject property.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of properties located within 200 feet of the site, as well as the Parkway Place
neighborhood association.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9445
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D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Nix Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street.
A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Palez Ave. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor residential street.
A dedication of right-of-way 22.5 feet from centerline will be required.
3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Nix
Road and Palez Ave.
4. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
5. It appears from topography coverage that the south driveways may have
insufficient sight distance for backing out. Provide a sight distance analysis for
the proposed driveways. Additional driveway backing area maybe warranted
for vehicles to head out from the driveway onto Nix Road?
6. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires
approval prior to a grading permit being issued . Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more
information.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available to this site.
Entergy: No comment received.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection
system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after
additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is
required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s)
will apply to this project in addition to normal charges.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9445
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Fire Department:
Full plan review
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment received.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9445
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F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment.
Planning Division: This request is located in Ellis Mountain Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. This category
provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling un its per
acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional
single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster
homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The applicant
has applied for rezoning from R-2 (Single Family District) to PRD (Planned
Residential Development District) to allow the development of three duplexes on
three lots.
Master Street Plan: To the west of the request is Nix Road and to the north is
Coleman Avenue (right-of-way); both are as Locals Streets on the Master Street
Plan. The primary function of Local Streets is to provide access to adjacent
properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non -residential zoning/use or more
intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as “Commercial Streets”. A
Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 7, 2019)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item to the committee. Planning
staff stated the structure on Lot 2 appeared to not have side setbacks and the
cover letter indicated a minimum side setback of six feet. Public Works
commented on required dedications for the rights-of-way of Nix Road and Palez
Avenue. Comments from other reviewers were noted. Responses would need to
be received by August 14, 2019. The committee forwarded the item to the full
commission.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9445
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I. ANALYSIS:
In response to the review comments, a revised plan was submitted and the parcel
would be divided into six lots with the structures remaining as duplex units with
separation between each structure being five feet. The northern and southern
duplex buildings will have an exterior side yard of 6.5 feet and an interior side yard
of five feet. The middle duplex has side yards of 0 feet.
A request has been made to not dedicate the additional right-of-way for Palez
Avenue as it is unlikely to be opened for traffic; however, the applicant is willing to
dedicate the 20-foot radial dedication for Palez Avenue.
Back-out areas have been shown for the three southern lots because of the
concerns about site distance and backing out onto Nix Road.
Public Works is supportive of the changes.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning to PRD subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F and the staff analysis
in the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 29, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were three registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff
recommendation” above. The applicant deferred to allow those opposed to speak first
and to respond to questions and concerns.
Mitzi Titus received a letter about the request, but was unclear about the location, due to
the letter on the address and the description of the property.
After confirming the notification was incorrect, the applicant conse nted to correct the
notification and defer the matter to the October 10, 2019 agenda.
A motion was made to defer the item to the October 10, 2019. The vote was 7 ayes,
0 noes, 3 absent, and 1 open position.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9445
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There was one registered objector present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation”
above. The applicant, Rodney Chandler, addressed the planning commission and stated
the item had been deferred to this meeting due to an error in notification to the adjacent
property owners. A correct notification had been sent with a description of the proposed
development and an invitation to a view a model home he had constru cted and to have a
meeting; however, none of the property owners took the opportunity to see the model
home or have a meeting. Mr. Chandler then reserved the remainder of his time.
Dale Smith spoke to the commission in opposition to the request. The are a has been
single-family homes for years. He is the owner of the property to the south. His property
is vacant after the demolition of the residential structure recently, but he does seek to
eventually rebuild a home on the land. He believes the owners of the property further
south along Nix Road coming up from Kanis Road intend to develop those properties with
commercial uses and he is concerned about being sandwiched between duplexes and
commercial.
Mr. Chandler responded he is intending to build value with the proposed development.
This type of home would appeal to empty nesters and young professionals.
There was no additional discussion.
Chairman Latture asked for a motion from the commission.
A motion to approve the item as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and
conditions was made by Vice-Chairman Stebbins and seconded by Commissioner
Bynum. The vote was 8 ayes,1 no, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S-1858
NAME: Richardson Addition Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: East of Crystal Valley Lateral and north of Lacey Road
DEVELOPER:
Michael A. Smith
9208 Timber Valley Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Erica Richardson/Owner
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Timothy Tyler
240 Skyline Drive, Suite 3000
Conway, AR 72032
AREA: 10.89 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 17 CENSUS TRACT: 42.21
CURRENT ZONING: R-2 Single-Family
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Waiver of improvements to Crystal Valley Lateral
BACKGROUND:
The proposed preliminary plat would create a single lot for the construction of a new
residence. In addition, an easement would be encumbered upon the remainder tract for
the septic field for the home.
The property is zoned R-2, allowing for single-family residential development.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1858
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A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The owner of the property is requesting approval of the preliminary plat to construct
a residence on the land.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and is approximately 1 acre of land. Crystal Valley Lateral
is situated to the west of the property. The property remains wooded.
The vicinity is generally rural in character and sparsely developed with residences.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of platted and unplatted properties abutting the proposed subdivision including
those across a right-of-way and the Mt. Zion-Hardscramble neighborhood
association.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Crystal Valley Lateral is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal
arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Show the extent of the septic leach lines. No lines can be located within the
area to be dedicated to the City of Little Rock as right-of-way.
3. Show the proposed driveway locations.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment-outside service boundary.
Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. There is a single-phase line along
Lacey Road and Baseline Road.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1858
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Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or
adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
These comments are based on the assumption that tract 2 borders Baseline Road
and Lacey Road. This is shown in the vicinity map but not in the plot drawing.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met.
A water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property.
The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether
additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire
hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1858
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Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
One- or Two-Family Residential Developments.
As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments
of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30
shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads,
and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire
apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,
903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions
shall not be required.
2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not
be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future
development, as determined by the fire code official.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
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County Planning:
1. Dedicate Right of Way for Crystal Valley Lateral to meet City of Little Rock
Master Street Plan requirements.
2. Show City of Little Rock Certificate of Final Approval.
3. Show current FEMA flood panel (2015 date).
4. Provide Bill of Assurance.
5. Show building setbacks.
6. Obtain driveway permit from Pulaski County Road and Bridge.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment.
Planning Division: No comment.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: September 18, 2019
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted the proposed front
setback should be shown on the plat. The zoning and ownership of abutting
properties should also be shown on the plat. The vicinity map sho uld also be
corrected to accurately reflect the property location. Public Works stated the City
of Little Rock Master Street Plan classifies Crystal Valley Lateral as a principal
arterial and a dedication of 55 feet from the existing road centerline is re quired with
the plat. The plat should also show the extent of the septic leach lines. These
lines may not be located within the area to be dedicated as right -of-way. Also, it
was requested the proposed driveway locations to be shown on the plat.
Comments from other departments and reviewing agencies were noted and the
applicant was advised to submit responses by September 25, 2019.
The committee forwarded the item to the full commission for consideration.
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I. ANALYSIS:
The proposed preliminary plat would create a new lot for the construction of a
residence. As sanitary sewer does not serve this area at this time, a septic system
would be installed before the home is occupied. An area of approximately
2.21 acres has been set aside as an easement on Tract 2 of the subdivision. The
proposed easement must be amended removing all of the land to be dedicated as
right-of-way. In addition, the property to the north contains a home with a drinking-
water well. This was brought to the attention of staff during the review process.
The sewer easement should reflect the Arkansas Department of Health
requirements for locating sewer septic systems in the vicinity of drinking water
wells. Lastly, a portion of Tract 2 lies within the 100 -year floodplain. A minimum
finished floor elevation of at least one-foot above the base flood elevation should
be shown on the plat for Tract 2.
Staff would also note the surveyor has indicated two deed discrepancies on the
plat involving two tracts located to the north of the subject property. It is proper to
include this on the plat; however, it would be a legal matter for a judge to resolve
and not under the purview of the subdivision ordinance or planning commission.
Staff is supportive of the request to waive the requirement for any improvements
to Crystal Valley Lateral, as the cost would be a significant burden for the property
owner and would serve little purpose at this time.
All other technical comments appear to have been addressed.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat and variances subject
to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and
F and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report.
Staff also recommends waiving the requirement for any improvements to Crystal
Valley Lateral.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There was one registered objector present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outli ned in the “staff recommendation”
above. Cynthia Smith addressed the commission. Her property is included on this plat.
She has been paying taxes on the property for more than 30 years. She is concerned
the septic system for the new home will interfere with or compromise her water well.
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The applicant, Erica Richardson, stated the septic system will be sited to not have an
impact upon the neighbor’s well. Her home will increase property values in the vicinity
and will not be a detriment.
A question was asked of staff regarding the area of overlap shown on the plat. Staff
indicated the matter was for a judge to resolve and is not something addressed in the
subdivision ordinance or for the planning commission to determine. The new home would
not be constructed in any portion of the property in the area where the property deeds
overlap.
There was no further discussion.
Chairman Latture asked the commission for a motion.
Vice-chairman Stebbins made a motion to approve the preliminary plat. Commissioner
Hamilton seconded. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: S-1860
NAME: Pinnacles Subdivision Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: North of Hood Road and east of Highway 10
DEVELOPER:
Boyd Boshears
10501 Barrett Road
Roland, AR 72135
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Kuhn Construction LLC/Owner
Boyd Boshears/Authorized Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates/Surveyor
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 5.22 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 29 CENSUS TRACT: 42.01
CURRENT ZONING: R-2 Single-Family
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Waiver of Boundary Street improvements
BACKGROUND:
The proposed preliminary plat would create two lot for the construction of two single -
family homes. The property is zoned R-2, allowing for single-family residential
development. The entire parcel contains approximately 5.22 acres.
A portion of Lot 1A is in the floodplain of Nowlin Creek.
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Access to Hood Road from Lot 1B is shown to be through a 30-foot wide pipe stem to the
west of Lot 1A.
This property has been subdivided from a larger parcel owned by Kuhn Construction LLC.
This subdivision plat dedicated additional right -of-way for Hood Road to Pulaski County,
as well as defined a separate tract for the portion of the property located south of Hood
Road. The property contained within the proposed subdivision being considered by the
planning commission is shown as Lot 1. The remainder of the Kuhn Construction LLC
parcel is situated to the north.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The developer has this property under contract and would like to construct two
homes. One lot would have a pipe stem for access to Hood Road. As the property
lies within Pulaski County and they have typically not required boundary street
improvements, the developer requests a waiver to providing any improvements to
Hood Road. Widening the road at this location and installing curb, gutter, and
sidewalk would look out of place for such a short distance.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and largely cleared of trees. The property has
approximately 275 feet of frontage on Hood Road and contains approximately
5.22 acres of land.
This area is sparsely developed and is at the extreme northwest of the city’s
planning area and extraterritorial jurisdiction.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of platted and unplatted properties abutting the proposed subdivision including
those across a right-of-way.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Hood Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a local residential street
with open drainage. A dedication of total right-of-way of 68 feet will be required.
2. Floodplain shows to be on the subject property. Pulaski County Floodplain
regulations should be followed.
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3. Show the remaining property on the southside of Hood Road.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comment-outside service boundary.
Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to
discuss electrical service requirements or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this project proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required.
Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required for service. Fire hydrants must be placed
within 400' of proposed building.
The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer,
licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas.
Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required.
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Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
provided with width and turnaround p rovisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
One- or Two-Family Residential Developments.
As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1, One- or Two-Family dwelling residential developments. Developments
of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds
30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads,
and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.
Exceptions:
1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire
apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,
903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions
shall not be required.
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2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not
be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future
development, as determined by the fire code official.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning:
1. Development should be a Final Plat not Preliminary.
2. Provide updated perc tests for both lots.
3. Right-of-Way was dedicated by previous plat. Show as such on plat.
4. A Flood permit will be required for all driveways and any residence constructed
in the Floodplain.
5. Show both City and County Certificate of Final Approval.
6. Indicate if the Lot 1 Bill of Assurance allow further subdivision of the lot in
question.
7. Obtain driveway permit from Pulaski County Road and Bridge.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment.
Planning Division: No comment.
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H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: September 18, 2019
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted the zoning of the
property and abutting properties should be indicated on the plat, as well as the
ownership of the abutting parcels. Also, a 25-foot front building line from the south
property line of Lot 1B should be added to the plat. Public Works requested the
dedication of 68 feet of total right-of-way for Hood Road, as it is classified as a
local residential street with open drainage on the Master Street Plan. The
remaining property on the southside of Hood Road should also be shown on the
plat. The applicant responded that the property on the south had been platted and
right-of-way dedicated. This plat would be provided to staff. The Pulaski County
Planning comments submitted at the meeting were incorrect and staff would
forward the correct comments.
Comments from other departments and reviewing agencies were noted and the
applicant was advised to submit responses by September 25, 2019.
The committee forwarded the item to the full commission for consideration.
I. ANALYSIS:
1. A revised plat was submitted providing the additional information requested by
Planning staff.
2. A 25-foot building line from the south property line of Lot 1B has been added.
3. The plat for the property south of Hood Road was also forwarded to staff by the
applicant. This plat does create a parcel for the property south of Hood Road
and dedicates right-of-way for Hood Road.
4. A dedication of four feet of right-of-way for Hood Road will be made with this
plat, as shown in the revision.
5. A fire hydrant will be installed near the southwest corner of the property.
6. The Bill of Assurance will not allow additional subdivision or development of the
property.
7. It appears all technical issues have been addressed.
8. Staff is in concurrence with the applicant regarding the boundary street
improvement for Hood Road and is supportive of the waiver request.
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J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat and variances subject
to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and
F and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report.
Staff also recommends waiving the boundary street improvements for Hood Road.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation”
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S-1859
NAME: QuikTrip Site Plan Review
LOCATION: Southwest of the intersection of Bass Pro Parkway and Otter Creek Road
DEVELOPER:
QuikTrip
4705 South 129th East Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Fletcher Realty LLC./Owner
Phillip Lewis/Authorized Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc./Surveyor
Phillip Lewis Engineering, Inc./Engineer
AREA: 15.77 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 16 CENSUS TRACT: 41.03
CURRENT ZONING: C-4
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Allow for reduced perimeter landscaping strip.
2. Allow for reduced interior parking area landscaping.
3. Driveway spacing.
STAFF UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant did not provide revisions or responses to the Subdivision Committee
comments by September 25, 2019. Staff recommends deferral of this item to the
November 21, 2019 meeting.
October 10, 2019
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
informed the commission that the applicant did not provide revisions or responses to the
Subdivision Committee comments by September 25, 2019; therefore, the request should
be deferred to the November 21, 2019 meeting. There was no further discussion. The
item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the November 21, 2019 agenda.
The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-9455
NAME: Patrick Murray Zoning Site Plan Review
LOCATION: 2 Remington Cove
DEVELOPER:
Patrick Murray
1200 Business Park Drive
Suite 2
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Broken Compass LLC/Owner
Eric Warford/Authorized Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Crafton Tull./Surveyor
Heritage Engineering PLLC./Engineer
AREA: 1.156 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 7 PLANNING DISTRICT: 12 CENSUS TRACT: 24.05
CURRENT ZONING: I-1, Industrial Park
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Surface behind fence to be gravel not paving.
2. Dumpster screen to be waived because enclosed by 8-foot opaque fence.
3. 100-foot setback from residentially zoned property to be reduced to 40-feet.
4. Reduced screening requirements between parking adjacent to residentially-zoned
area.
BACKGROUND:
Located at 2 Remington Drive within an I-1, Industrial Park zone, this undeveloped site
contains approximately 1.156 acres of land. The proposed development is an
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office/warehouse building of just over 8,000 square feet. The use at the site would be a
construction company with outdoor storage.
All development within the I-1 zone must be carried out under a site plan approved by the
planning commission.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to an office and warehouse building for a construction
company. There are also four variances requested.
The owner is seeking to waive the hard surface paving requirement for the laydown
yard to allow gravel surfacing. The existing drop inlet designed to drain the lot into
the current detention pond for the subdivision is located too high and cannot be
used to drain the site for the owner to maximize the use of the lot. This would also
assist in minimizing run off compared to asphalt, requiring a new detention pond
on this site.
Second, the owner is requesting the screening requirements for the dumpster to
be waived because the developer is proposing to install an 8-foot opaque fence
around the entire laydown yard which would also contain the dumpster. This would
also allow for flexibility in the future to rearrange material or storage locations for
the tenant.
Third, the owner is requesting a variance to the rear setback of 100-feet from
property zoned residential. The owner of the abutting property to the north
currently zoned residential is supportive of the request. This would allow for the
optimization of the lot.
Fourth, the owner is requesting a variance for the screening for vehicle use from
adjacent areas zoned residential. This would allow the fence to be pushed north
to five feet from the property line.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The subject parcel is undeveloped. The property is situated on the northwestern
edge of an industrial subdivision accessed from Talley Road by a cul-de-sac.
Located to the west across Talley Road are two office buildings. The land to the
north and west is undeveloped. Opposite this site to the south is a pediatric
therapy and education use. Earlier this year, an expansion of this use was
approved for a second building of 10,000 square feet and additional parking.
Development in the area is predominantly commercial and industrial with some
large lot residential uses to the southwest.
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C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comments from area neighborhood
associations or property owners. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all
owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the Southwest Little
Rock United for Progress neighborhood association.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
2. A grading permit in accordance with section 29 -186 (c) & (d) will be required
prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential
subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved
prior to the start of construction.
3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Maintenance of the
detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of
the developer and/or property owner.
4. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
5. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipa l streets and roads requires
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more
information.
6. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
7. Due to stormwater quality issues and compliance with the CLR NPDES MS4
permit, the gravel should be replaced with asphalt.
8. A shared access easement should be shown on the plan and recorded for the
proposed driveway prior to issuance of the final CO.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
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Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. A three-phase line is located along
the north side of the property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical
service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project
proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after add itional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service.
Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and
Little Rock Fire Department is required.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
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accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D105.1 – D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this sect ion the highest roof
surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever
is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum
of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of
the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road
is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located
over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road
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and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the
approval of the fire code official.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus
access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall
comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and
replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices
shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock
unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or
when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code
official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with
UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office
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(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of
a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain@littlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements.
2. A land use buffer will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar
use of a more restrictive nature. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land
use buffer shall be undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this
requirement. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque
screening, whether a fence or other device, six (6) feet in height shall be
required upon the property line side of the buffer. Buffers are to be landscaped
at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet.
Plan indicates “trees and rootballs to be removed” in the
north buffer area. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the
land use buffer shall remain undisturbed. In addition, both
trees and shrubs are to be planted in the buffer area.
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees
as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
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G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment.
Planning Division: No comment.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: September 18, 2019
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item. The Planning Department
stated the proposed opaque fence must be either wood or masonry. Also, the
dumpster should not be located within the access easement and must be screened
with an opaque gate. Information was requested about the typical vehicles coming
to the property and for proposed signage. The Public Works discussed the
stormwater quality issue regarding the proposed use of gravel on the site.
A second specific comment was to show the sha red access easement with the
neighboring parcel and recorded for the proposed driveway prior to the issuance
of a final Certificate of Occupancy. Landscaping comments emphasized the
land use buffer to the north is required to be no less than 70% undistur bed.
Responses to comments and issues with revisions were required no later than
September 25, 2019.
I. ANALYSIS:
In response to comments, the applicant revised the site plan to indicate the
proposed laydown yard would be enclosed with an 8-foot wood fence.
A list of typical equipment/vehicles on-site was also provided. The list of heavy
equipment to include: A dozer, track loader, excavator, telehandler, gooseneck
and utility trailers, and one-ton pickup trucks.
The gravel pavement area was amended to include a 6-foot perimeter composed
of an Invisible Structure Gravel Pave 2 system to limit run off from the area. The
combination of the Gravel and the Gravel Pave 2 system will assist in gaining
points toward LEED accreditation. Public Works has reviewed this modification
and has indicated the proposed gravel lot and Gravel Pave 2 system would provide
required storm water filtering.
All other Public Works comments have been addressed satisfactorily.
The adopted Land Use Plan for the property to the north indicates Light Industrial
uses. Staff is supportive of the variance to allow a 40 -foot setback, as the future
use is likely to be non-residential.
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The requested variance regarding the screening buffer is also supported by staff.
Additional clarification was provided stating the intention of the developer is to
leave the buffer undisturbed, but to remove old, overgrown and damaged
vegetation and replant as directed by the city in compliance with the screening and
landscape ordinances.
Staff understands the intention to have flexibility with the dumpster location and
the screening provided by the 8-foot wood fence; however, the requirement is for
all sides to be screened from view. Staff would support the variance provided the
access gate to the laydown yard is also opaque.
It appears all technical issues have been addressed.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F of the agenda staff
report.
Staff also recommends approval of the variance to reduce the rear setback from
100-feet to 40 feet.
Staff recommends the dumpster screening requirement be waived, provided an
acceptable opaque material is used for the access gate to the laydown yard.
Staff recommends approval of the variance for the use of gravel in lieu of asphalt
in the laydown yard with the 6-foot perimeter of Gravel 2 pave system as shown
on the revised plan.
Staff recommends approval of the variance allow the vehicle area screening as
shown on the revised plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation”
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-5803-C
NAME: Parker Audi Revised Short-form PCD
LOCATION: 12601 Chenal Parkway
DEVELOPER:
Parker Automotive Holdings
1700 North Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72227
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Parker Automotive Holdings, Owner/Timothy E. Daters, Authorized Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White Daters & Associates/Engineer
AREA: 3.30 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.18
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
ALLOWED USES: Automobile dealership with accessory car wash
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE: Automobile dealership with accessory car wash
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Sign Height
BACKGROUND:
In 1994, the Planning Commission reviewed a request to rezone this site from C -2,
Shopping Center District to Planned Commercial Development to allow the use of the
property for automobile display, sales and service. This application proposed a 19,340
square foot building containing the show room, offices and administrative area, service
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area, and parts area. A second building of 2,440 square feet also to be constructed for
use as a sales office. This application was approved by the Board of Directors and
constructed in conformance with the site plan.
In 2005, the PCD was revised to allow flags/banners to be placed on approximately
17 light poles. These banners were intended to differentiate between the various vehicle
brands and to designate the areas for the sale of new and used vehicles.
The most recent amendment to the PCD was in 2013 and involved the modification of the
primary building to accommodate a different auto dealership, the addition of a car wash
for use exclusively by the dealership to wash new cars and customer cars after service
or maintenance. An 8-foot screening fence was also placed on the southern perimeter of
the property to enhance the site and limit access during non -business hours. Lastly, the
signage approved with the revision included an 8-foot high monument sign with an area
of 100 square feet to be placed on Chenal Parkway, a pylon sign with a height of 36 feet
and maximum area of 160 square feet, and unique wall signage featuring two model cars
mounted on the wall.
The previous dealership closed at the end of 2018 and the owners are seeking to re -tool
the site for operation under another auto brand.
Four additions to the main structure are proposed. Two additions would be located on
the front façade and are 288 square f eet and 304 feet each. A third addition would expand
the building on the east-facing façade. This is the largest expansion at 1,716 square feet.
The fourth building addition would be a canopy added to the rear covering a new paved
area for courtesy cars. The front façade would also be redesigned with the removal of a
covered porch and canopy.
New monument signs are also proposed. The larger sign would be placed adjacent to
the access drive to West Markham Street. This sign would be 20 feet in height and
127 square feet in area. A smaller sign is proposed for the frontage along Chenal
Parkway. The proposed height of this sign is 15 feet and the proposed square footage is
72 square feet. No information was provided for any wall signage.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The proposed use of the site if for an automobile dealership and related activities.
Intended hour of operation are Monday through Saturday from 7am to 9pm
and occasionally on Sundays. No additional exterior pole lighting is included in
this request.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is a vacant automobile dealership. Located south and east of the property
are commercial uses, such as restaurants, retail and furniture stores, and a fueling
station. Immediately west across Atkins Road is an undeveloped property zoned
O-3, General Office. An office complex is situated to the southwest. Crossing
West Markham Street to the north is a bank and a retail center is further west. Big
box retailers with restaurants and a fuel center located on out-parcels are found
across Chenal Parkway. All these developments have frontage on both Chenal
Parkway and West Markham Street.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of properties located within 200 feet of the site, as well as the Parkway Place
neighborhood association.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Right-of-way should be dedicated on W. Markham St to the back of the existing
sidewalk prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
2. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy. Specifically, the access ramp at the intersection of
W. Markham St. and Atkins St. should be reconstructed in conformance with
City of Little Rock standard detail PW-49.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to
discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this project proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
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AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water
requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of
a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain@littlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements and the Chenal Overlay District.
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2. Any new building rehabilitation or expansion may require the existing
landscaping, buffer, or vehicular use areas not meeting the current code
requirements to be brought into compliance. E xisting vehicular use areas may
continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to
enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent
of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of th e existing
vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance on a graduated scale.
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper
or larger.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment.
Planning Division:
Planning Division: This request is located in Ellis Mountain Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for this property. This category includes a
broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional
services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and
scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for
a revision to the PCD (Planned Commercial Development District) to allow for
signage changes and some building expansions . The request is within the
Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: To the east of the property is Chenal Parkway and it is a
Principal Arterial. North of the property is Markham and it is a Collector on the
Master Street Plan. A Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect
major traffic generators or activity centers within the urbanized area. Entrances
and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians
on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. The primary function of a
Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. These
streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: September 18, 2019
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item to the committee. Planning
staff asked for confirmation the proposed monument signs are not within
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easements and/or to provide documentation of agreements to locate the signs
within easements. Also, information on any proposed wall signage was requested.
Public Works commented on dedicated right-of-way on West Markham Street to
the back of the existing sidewalk prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy. The Landscape comment was to remind the applicant of the
requirements and to encourage the maintenance of existing materials. The
applicant was informed responses were to be received by September 25, 2019.
The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
I. ANALYSIS:
A revised site plan was submitted in response to comments from the Subdivision
Committee meeting on September 18, 2019. Alternative locations for the
monument signs are proposed in the event the applicant cannot work out an
agreement with the utilities to locate the signs in within the easements.
The proposed monument signs do not comply with the Chenal/Financial Center
Design Overlay. The maximum height of signs is 8 feet and the maximum area is
100 square feet. The proposed larger sign exceeds both the hei ght and square
footage maximums and the smaller sign exceeds the maximum height. Under the
existing PCD, a monument sign with a height of 8 feet and 100 square feet was
approved for the frontage along Chenal Parkway. A pylon sign was approved
fronting on West Markham Street with a maximum height of 36 feet and area of
160 square feet. The combined square footage of the proposed signs is less than
what is currently allowed, being 200 square feet for the two monument signs
proposed under this request and 260 square feet under the provisions of the
current PCD. The height of the smaller sign complies with the Chenal/Financial
Center Design Overlay. The larger sign, although not in compliance with the
design overlay, nonetheless has a proposed height of 20 feet, significantly less
than the 36-foot height presently approved on the property.
The request for additional right-of-way dedication has been added to the site plan.
This change precipitates a variance to the landscape buffer along West Markham
Street, as a portion of the buffer would be less than nine feet in width.
Several additional existing specific site and operational conditions are also
proposed to remain with the revised PCD. They are as follows:
a. No body shop shall be constructed as a part of this development.
b. No vehicles will be parked off-site.
c. No on-street unloading of vehicles being delivered to the property.
d. No flashing lights, search lights or carnival-type promotions.
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e. Test drive routes are to be defined and not allowed through the Timber Ridge
neighborhood.
f. All site lighting is to be directional and controlled to light only the site .
Staff is supportive of the re-use of the property for an automobile dealership and
the proposed site modifications.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F and the staff analysis in the
agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation”
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-6019-F
NAME: Chenal Valley Tract 13 Revised Long-form PCD
LOCATION: Southwest of the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Saint Vincent Way
DEVELOPER:
Deltic Real Estate LLC
7 Chenal Club Boulevard
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Deltic Real Estate LLC/Owner
Tim Daters/Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White Daters & Associates/Engineer
AREA: 7.60 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.13
CURRENT ZONING: PCD, Planned Commercial Development and
O-2, Office and Institutional
ALLOWED USES: Restaurant and Office
PROPOSED ZONING: PCD
PROPOSED USE: Uses allowed in C-3, General Commercial
and O-3, General Office
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. A variance to allow advanced grading of the site with the improvements of Lot B1 -A.
2. A variance to allow parked vehicles to back into a service easement.
3. A variance to create a lot without access to a public street .
4. A variance to allow for an alternative internal pedestrian circulation network.
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BACKGROUND:
This tract is a portion of an area rezoned from R -2, Single-family and C-2, Shopping
Center to O-2, Office and Institutional in 1995. Later in the year, the Planning Commission
reviewed a zoning site plan review for the development of a 19-acre tract containing two,
2-story office buildings of 75,000 square feet each and parking for 601 vehicles. The first
phase of this development was constructed, being the GMAC office building to t he south
of the subject property.
A request was made in 2000 to rezone a larger area including this site from O-2, Office
and Institutional, R-2, Single-family and PCD to POD was approved in 2000. Most of the
property was zoned O-2, Office and Institutional, a small portion zoned R-2, Single-family
and the remainder zoned PCD. This action was to allow additional office development in
two phases. The initial phase consisted of a building of 73,500 square feet with
402 associated parking spaces. The second phase would be an office building and
783 parking spaces. This development was not constructed.
In 2006, the POD was revoked and a revised preliminary plat approved creating four lots
from what had been identified as “Tract B” in previously approved plans. Tract A
contained the GMAC office building. The zoning for Tract B reverted to O-2, Office and
Institutional and a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance was approved to allow a lot
without a public street frontage.
Following later in 2006, a PCD was approved for the construction of a branch bank on Lot
B-1A and a restaurant on Lot B-1B. The bank building was proposed to be no more than
4,500 square feet with 29 parking spaces. The restaurant was proposed with a building
footprint of up to 5,800 square feet and 157 parking spaces. This development was also
not constructed.
The most recent zoning request for this property was in 2009. This proposal was to
rezone from PCD and O-2, Office and Institutional to allow the construction of two
restaurant buildings and a two-story office building. The restaurants were planned for Lot
B-1A and B-1B. The building proposed for Lot B -1A was to be 3,825 square feet with a
drive-through and 47 spaces. The building proposed for Lot B-1B did not have a
drive-through, an area of 6,300 square feet, and 83 parking spaces. The office building
was listed at 29,000 square feet and was to be sited on Lot B-3 with 99 parking spaces.
As with the previous proposals, this development was not constructed.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to revise the PCD to allow all the uses in C-3, General
Commercial and O-3, General Office districts. A drive-through would be provided
on Lot B-1A. Hours of operation are intended to be da ily from 7am to 9pm. The
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on-site drives would be shared-access. All grading and street improvements would
be completed with the planned improvements for Lot B-1A. Lastly, lighting would
be low-level and directed toward the interior of the site.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and well-covered with trees. South of the property is an
office building accessed by LaGrande Drive, which runs to the west of the subject
property. Across Saint Vincent Way is the Promenade at Chenal lifestyle c enter
with retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses. To the east, across Chenal
Parkway are office and commercial uses. Located west of the site across
LaGrande Drive are the CHI St. Vincent West Pavilions-Chenal housing medical
clinic and office uses.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of properties located within 200 feet of the site.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct right turn lanes as shown on plans including 5-foot
sidewalks with planned development.
2. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy.
3. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required
prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than
residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted
and approved prior to the start of construction. Is an advance grading
variance being requested to advance grade future lots with construction of
the first lot?
4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the
detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of
the land owner and/or property owners association and outlined in the bill of
assurance.
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5. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
6. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works
must approve completed plans prior to construction.
7. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works,
Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package.
8. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires
approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic
Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more
information.
9. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
10. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818)
for the private improvements such as the existing sign located in the right -of-
way.
11. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection
sight distance at the St. Vincent Way intersection complies with 2004
AASHTO Green Book standards.
12. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
13. Construct a right-in-right-out island at the proposed driveway on Chenal Pkwy
to prevent wrong way entry, and provide signage and striping for right turn
only.
14. Per Section 31-210, parking spaces shall be allowed to back into a service
easement. A variance must be requested for the parking spaces.
15. Per Sec. 31-210, sidewalks are required on both sides of service easements
with a minimum 4 ft. separation from the back of curb.
16. Pedestrian access is recommended to be provided between developments
such as the development to the south.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer main extension required with
easements if new sewer service is required for this project. FOG Analysis Required
for FSE uses.
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Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. The Entergy facilities in this area are
underground. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service
requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required.
The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer,
licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line
Agreement is required.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
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Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at lea st two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office
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(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of
a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain@littlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements and the Chenal Overlay District.
2. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that
abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at
least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be
planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
3. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street right-of-way. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear
spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide
trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
4. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area
used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be
provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the
vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the
building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area
abutting the building.
5. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre
or larger.
6. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be
stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
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7. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees
as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper
or larger.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment.
Planning Division: Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) for this property.
This category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur.
Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning
District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The applicant has
applied for a rezoning from PCD (Planned Commercial Development District) and
O-2 (Office and Institutional District) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development
District) to allow for the future development of office, co mmercial and restaurant
uses. The request is within the Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: To the east of the property is Chenal Parkway and it is shown
as a Principal Arterial. To the north is St. Vincent Way and it is shown as a
Collector. To the west is La Grande Drive and it is shown as Local Streets on the
Master Street Plan. A Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect
major traffic generators or activity centers within the urbanized area. Entrances
and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians
on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. The primary function of a
Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The
primary function of Local Streets is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local
Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning
than duplexes are considered as “Commercial Streets”. A Collector design
standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of
right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to
the site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class I Bike Path is shown along Chenal Parkway. A
Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles.
Additional right-of-way or an easement is recommended. Nine-foot paths are
recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk).
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: September 18, 2019
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item to the committee. Planning
comments included whether the C-3 and O-3 uses are proposed for the entire site
or would differ by lot. Second, planning staff asked if Lot B -2 is included in the
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request. Third, the applicant was asked to provide screening and proposed
signage for the drive-through on Lot B1-A. Lastly, regarding signage staff inquired
if an existing sign adjacent to Lot B1-B would remain or be removed and for any
information on proposed wall signage. Public Works asked if an advanced site
grading permit would be sought. Public Works also informed the applicant storm
water detention would be required and that sidewalks are to be installed along both
sides of service easements. Landscape com ments were generally noted. The
applicant was informed responses were to be received by September 25, 2019.
The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
I. ANALYSIS:
This proposal is similar to the PCD approved in 2009. Notable modifications would
include Lot B1-A increasing in area from 1.45 acres to 1.79 acres. The change is
primarily due to including a drive aisle and row of parking previously shared
between Lots B1-A and B-1B to now be entirely on Lot B-1A. The building planned
for Lot B-1A has also increased in size from 3,825 square feet to 10,000 square
feet and commercial uses are requested to be added to the previously approved
restaurant with drive-through use.
The area of Lot B-3 has been slightly reduced in size; however, the proposed
2-story office building of 29,600 square feet with 75 parking spaces is brought
forward with this proposal.
In response to the Subdivision Committee comments a revised site plan was
prepared.
The site plan clarified Lot B-2 is to be incorporated into the PCD and the proposed
uses for the lot would be commercial, office, and restaurant uses. No building is
shown on the site plan. Approval of a revised PCD or separate POD would be
required prior to development of this parcel.
The proposed uses for each lot were also added to each parcel. Specifically, the
uses for Lot B-1A are requested to be restaurant and commercial.
Proposed parking for the property includes 69 spaces on Lot B -1A, 63 spaces on
Lot B-1B, and 99 spaces on Lot B-3. The proposed uses for Lot B-1A include
commercial and restaurant. If the building were entirely commercial in use,
33 parking spaces are required. A restaurant use requires 1 parking space per
100 square feet of gross floor area. If there building were entirely restaurant uses,
100 parking spaces would be required. Lot B-1B is proposed for restaurant use
as well. 69 parking spaces are planned, exceeding the 63 spaces required spaces
per the zoning ordinance based on the size of the building. Office use is shown
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for Lot B-3. A 29,600 square foot office building would require 74 parking spaces,
thus there is a surplus of 25 parking spaces proposed on this lot. The parking
indicated on the site plan should be sufficient to serve the proposed development
and uses.
All signage will comply with the Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay.
Monument signs are proposed for Lots B-1A and B-1B adjacent to Chenal
Parkway. These signs would be no more than 8 feet in height and 100 square feet
in area. A smaller monument sign is proposed for Lot B-3 with a height of 6 feet
and area of 48 square feet.
Screening will be provided for the drive-through on Lot B1-A.
A directional island has been added to the site plan for the driveway connection to
Chenal Parkway to prevent wrong-way traffic.
As an alternative to providing sidewalks on both sides of the service easements,
the applicant is proposing to construct sidewalks on each lot to provide ADA
access to the sidewalks located in the adjacent rights -of-way. Internal cross
connecting sidewalks will be constructed to allow patrons to walk to adjacent sites
without having to walk in and along the internal drives or behind parked vehicles.
These are not shown on the site plan, but will be constructed at the time bu ilding
permits are issued to connect the lots within this development, between adjacent
developments, and to the public rights-of-way.
As noted previously, Lot B-3 does not have access to a public right-of-way. Access
to the parcel would be via an access and utility easement to the north. This
easement also connects directly to LaGrande Drive and to other access and utility
easements affording access to Chenal Parkway and Saint Vincent Parkway.
Staff is supportive of the overall site design and use concept.
Addressing the specific variance requests, staff supports allowing the advanced
grading of the entire site with the issuance of a grading permit for Lot B-1A, the
variance to allow parked vehicles to back into the service easement on Lot B-1A
due to the interrupted traffic pattern proposed for the site, the variance to the
subdivision ordinance to create a lot without access to a public street (Lot B-3),
and for the variance to construct sidewalks as proposed to as an alternative to
providing sidewalks on both sides of the service easements.
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J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Staff recommends approval of the PCD subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F and the staff
analysis in the agenda staff report.
2. Staff also recommends approval of the variance to allow advanced site grading
of the entire site with the issuance of a grading permit for Lot B-1A.
3. Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow parked vehicles to back
into the service easement on Lot B-1A.
4. Staff recommends approval of the variance to construct sidewalks as proposed
as an alternative to providing sidewalks on both sides of the service easements.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation”
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-6323-AA
NAME: The Village at Rahling Road Revised Long-form PCD
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road
DEVELOPER:
Deltic Real Estate LLC
7 Chenal Club Boulevard
Little Rock, AR 72223
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Deltic Real Estate LLC/Owner
Tim Daters/Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates/Engineer
AREA: 2.66 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CENSUS TRACT: 42.16
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
ALLOWED USES: C-2, Shopping Center and C-3, General Commercial uses
PROPOSED ZONING: PCD
PROPOSED USE: Bank with Drive-Through and ATM
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None
BACKGROUND:
The initial plan for this property was approved in 1997 when 33.27 acres were rezoned
from C-2, Shopping Center to PDC in order to develop a mixed-use shopping center with
C-2 uses. Four buildings were shown on Lot 1 and 11 additional lots were laid out with a
landscape buffer set aside in a separate tract along Chenal Parkway. A design manual
was included in this approval setting standards such as roof pitch, sidewalks, parking
areas, landscaping, and setbacks. This PCD has been amended over time to allow
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additional development. Also, the landscape buffer along Chenal Parkway was
eliminated in 2010 and the area incorporated into the abutting properties, including the
subject parcel.
The specific PCD for this parcel was approved in 2014 and was designat ed for
the development of a pharmacy with a drive-through. The building was to contain
13,300 square feet and the site was planned for 86 parking spaces. This PCD also
approved the construction of a retail strip center on Lot 5 to the south of this pro perty.
These developments were not constructed.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
The proposed development is for a bank with drive through tellers and an ATM. In
addition to typical office and banking uses, the building will include public meeting
space. The ATM would be available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The bank
building would be open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 9pm and
occasionally on Sundays. All lighting would be low level and direct to the interior
of the site.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and located within the Village of Rahling Road
development. The street access, Rahling Circle, is already constructed and is a
private drive. The property also abuts Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road. Some
initial site preparation was done in conjunction with the initial stages of the larger
development. The remainder of the development along Rahling Circle includes
office, retail, and restaurant uses.
Property to the north across Rahling Road is undeveloped.
The Promenade at Chenal mixed-use lifestyle center is situated across
Chenal Parkway.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of properties located within 200 feet of the site.
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D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps adjacent to Chenal Parkway are
required in accordance with Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the
Master Street Plan.
2. A grading permit in accordance with section 29 -186 (c) & (d) will be required
prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than
residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted
and approved prior to the start of construction.
3. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e).
4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property.
5. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. On commercial streets,
driveways should be located at least 250 ft. from intersections and other
driveways. A variance must be requested for the north Rahling Circle
driveway. The proposed driveway shows to be 65 ft . from the right-of-way
and 85 ft from the back of curb on Rahling Road.
7. At least a 20 feet of sufficient sized radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the intersection of Rahling Rd and Rahling Circle.
8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
9. Retaining walls designed to exceed 15 ft. in height are required to seek a
variance for construction. Provide proposed wall elevations.
10. Prior to construction of retaining walls, an engineer's certification of design
and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction,
an as-built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall.
11. Per Sec. 29-190, no more than two hundred (200) feet of terrace can be in a
straight line and a minimum of a ten (10) feet curved section, jog, or offset is
required for each additional two hundred (200) feet of terrace.
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12. Per Sec. 31-210, parking spaces shall not be permitted to back into a service
easement. A variance must be requested for the proposed backing into a
service easement.
13. Per Sec. 31-210, sidewalks are required on both sides of service easements
with a minimum 4 ft. separation from the back of curb.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Retain
existing sewer easements.
Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. The Entergy facilities in this area are
underground. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service
requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required.
The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer,
licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line
Agreement is required.
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Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less th an one half of the length of the
maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in
a straight line between accesses.
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30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1
– D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof
surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever
is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum
of 30 feet from the building, and shall be p ositioned parallel to one entire side of
the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road
is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located
over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road
and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the
approval of the fire code official.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received
County Planning: No comment
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F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of
a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain@littlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements and the Chenal Overlay District.
2. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that
abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at
least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be
planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
3. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street right-of-way. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear
spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide
trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
4. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area
used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be
provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the
vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the
building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area
abutting the building.
5. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre
or larger.
6. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be
stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
7. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees
as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
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G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment.
Planning Division: This request is located in Chenal Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for this property. This category includes a broad
range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional
services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and
scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for
a revision to their PCD (Planned Office Development District) to allow construction
of a new office/bank building with drive through and ATM on the site. The request
is in the Chenal/Financial Design Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: To the west of the property is Chenal Parkway and it is a
Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. To the North is Rahling Road and it is
shown as a Minor Arterial. To the east is Rahling Circle and it is a Local Street on
the Master Street Plan. A Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to
connect major traffic generators or activity centers within the urbanized area.
Entrances and exits should be limited to min imize negative effects of traffic and
pedestrians on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. A Minor Arterial
provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to
provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should
be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Rahling Road
since it is a Minor Arterial. The primary function of Local Streets is to provide
access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abut ted by non-residential
zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as “Commercial
Streets”. A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These
streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bike Lane is shown along Chenal Parkway and Rahling
Road. A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles.
Additional right-of-way or an easement is recommended. Nine-foot paths are
recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk).
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: September 18, 2019
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item to th e committee. Planning
staff asked the applicant to provide information on proposed wall signage and to
confirm the public meeting space would not be an event center. Public Works
indicated sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed
adjacent to Chenal Parkway. A second comment was made regarding the
driveway locations and widths do not meet traffic access and circulation
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requirements and a variance would be necessary for the north driveway onto
Rahling Circle, in addition a sufficiently sized radial dedication would be required
at the intersection of Rahling Road and Rahling Circle. In addressing the proposed
retaining walls, it was indicated no more than 200 feet of terrace may be in a
straight line and a minimum of a 10-foot curved section, jog, or offset is necessary
for each additional 200 feet of terrace. Another variance would be required to
permit parked vehicles to back into the service easement. In addition, sidewalks
are required on both sides of a service easement. Landscaping comments were
general in nature reminding the applicant of the typical requirements for screening
and landscaping and the site must also comply with the Chenal Overlay District
standards. The applicant was informed responses were to be received by
September 25, 2019. The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
I. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan addressing comments from the
Subdivision Committee.
The public meeting space would not be operated as an event center.
All signage will comply with the zoning ordinance and the Chenal/Financial
Parkway Design Overlay. Two monument signs are proposed for the site. One is
to be situated at the intersection of Chenal Parkway with Rahling Road and the
second would be located near the intersection of Rahling Road with Rahling Circle.
The maximum height of a monument sign in an office zone is 6 feet and the
maximum area is 64 square feet. Wall signs may not exceed 10% of the façades
with street frontage.
Sidewalks will be required to be constructed along Chenal Parkway in conjunction
with the development of this site.
The radial dedication has been shown on the revised plan at the intersection of
Rahling Road and Rahling Circle.
An offset has been incorporated into the retaining wall complying with the
requirement.
Public Works recommends approval of driveway spacing variances for the north
driveway on Rahling Circle due to the expected low amount of traffic generated by
the development and the applicant stating no additional driveways will be proposed
on Rahling Road. A northbound left turn lane is also proposed to be striping on
Rahling Circle at Rahling Road. This turn lane would be approved with the final
development plan.
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Staff recommends approval of a variance to allow parked vehicles to back into a
service easement due to the expected low traffic volumes.
Staff recommends approval of a variance to allow a sidewalk to be constructed
only on the north side of the service easement. A sidewalk will be required to be
constructed providing access from the right-of-way and between lots at time a
building permit is approved for development of Lot 5.
It appears all other technical issues have been addressed.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Staff recommends approval of the PCD subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F and the staff
analysis in the agenda staff report.
2. Staff also recommends approval of the variance to allow the driveways to
Rahling Circle as proposed.
3. Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow parked vehicles to back
into the service easement.
4. Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow a sidewalk to be
constructed only on the north side of the service easement.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation”
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-7667-A
NAME: HWY 10 Business Park Revised Short-form PCD
LOCATION: 14410 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
Justin Bentley
Colliers International
1 Allied Drive, Suite 1500
Little Rock, AR 72202
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
The 14410, LLC./Owner
Justin Bentley/Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates/Surveyor
AREA: 3.70 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 4 PLANNING DISTRICT: 1 CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
ALLOWED USES: Lawncare/landscape business without outdoor storage,
real estate and appraisal office, pest control office,
general contractor’s office without outdoor storage
PROPOSED ZONING: PCD
PROPOSED USE: Janitorial services business without outdoor storage and
personal training center
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None
Staff received a request from the applicant on September 24, 2019 to defer this item to
November 21, 2019. Staff recommends approval of the deferral request.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
informed the commission that on September 24, 2019, the applicant requested to defer
this item to November 21, 2019. Staff recommends approval of the deferral request. There
was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to
the November 21, 2019 agenda. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-9150-B
NAME: East Village Revised Short-form PCD
LOCATION: 1319 East 6th Street
DEVELOPER:
Newmark Moses Tucker Partners
200 River Market Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
East Sixth Parking LLC/Owner
Daniel K. Fowler/Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Cromwell Architects and Engineers/Engineer
AREA: 0.38 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 7 CENSUS TRACT: 2
CURRENT ZONING: I-3, Heavy Industrial
ALLOWED USES: Heavy Industrial
PROPOSED ZONING: PCD
PROPOSED USE: Parking
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Landscaping buffer along 6th Street
2. Specific street tree species along 6th Street
3. Internal landscaping in vehicular use areas
4. Surface parking along 6th Street
October 10, 2019
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BACKGROUND:
In 2016 the Board of Directors approved the East Village PCD allowing for the
redevelopment of properties as a mixed-use development. The intent of the development
was to create a walkable community with sidewalks along the street edge, tree wells at
regular intervals, and on-street parking along the north side of East Sixth Street. The
existing buildings would be renovated for office, commercial and residential uses. The
East Village has taken shape over the past few years to become a mixed -use community
on the east side of I-30.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT’S STATEMENT:
Cromwell Architects Engineers has partnered with adjacent property owners on 6th
Street to improve and expand an existing parking lot on the south side of 6 th Street
and seeks to include this property in the East Village PCD.
The existing parking lot has been repaved. The subject parcel had an industrial
building that was removed in 2017. The slab was left in place and will be striped
for parking and the adjacent asphalt apron will be repaved to allow for parking and
an exit drive onto 6th Street.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains a parking lot on the western half. The ea stern half is largely
covered with a building slab from a recently demolished structure.
The general vicinity is transitioning from manufacturing and warehouse uses with
the additions the E-stem school, restaurants, and microbreweries and office uses.
of the property are some scattered Commercial and Office uses. Residential uses
are predominant in the area.
Immediately south of the property is a rail spur and additional industrial uses.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of properties located within 200 feet of the site, as well as the Hanger Hill
neighborhood association.
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D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. All driveways shall be constructed with concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
2. Due to distance from the intersection and the insufficient sight distance, the
parking lot should be signed and striped as one -way east bound with the east
driveway being exit only.
3. With one-way eastbound traffic flow within the parking lot, the 1 parking space
on the west side of the east driveway should be removed.
4. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for
the private improvements such as trees and landscaping proposed to be
located in the right-of-way.
5. Pedestrian crossing signage and striping should be provided across 6th Street
at the Shall Street intersection with the construction of the new parking lot.
6. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be constructed
along the property frontage to the pedestrian crossing in accordance with
Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. An access
ramp should be installed at the pedestrian crossing.
7. A barricade barrier, or wheel stops should be installed at the parking spaces
near the edge of the raised building foundation.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. A three-phase line is located along
the north side of the property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical
service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project
proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time
of request for water service must be met.
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Fire Department:
Full Plan Review
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arka nsas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comment.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements and the Presidential Park Overlay District.
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2. In accordance with the Presidential Park Overlay District (Sec. 36-414. -
Sidewalks and landscape.) street trees should be Shademaster honey
locust (Gleditsia triancathos inermis "Shademaster"), Red sunset maple (Acer
rubrum "Red Sunset") or Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii ).
3. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street rights-of-way. Provide screening shrubs with an average
linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area.
Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
4. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green
space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking
area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred
fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer
parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2)
feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate
of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces The property is located in
the City’s designated mature area. A 25% reduction of th e interior parking
requirements is acceptable.
Provide interior landscape areas on the newly developed parking on the
east side of the project.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper
or larger.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment.
Planning Division: This request is located in I-30 Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Industrial (I) for this property. This category encompasses a wide
variety of manufacturing, warehousing research and development, processing,
and industry related office and service activities. Industrial development typically
occurs on an individual tract basis rather than according to an overall development
plan. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from PCD (Planned Commercial
Development District) and I-3 (Heavy Industrial District) to PCD (Planned
Commercial Development District) to allow for additional off -street parking. The
request is in the Presidential Park Overlay District.
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Master Street Plan: To the north of the property is 6th Street and it is a Local
Streets on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of Local Streets is
to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by
non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered
as “Commercial Streets”. A Collector design standard is used for Commercial
Streets. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class III Bike Route shown on 6th Street. Bike Routes
require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify
and direct the route.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: September 18, 2019
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item to the committee and
requested a dimensioned site plan to be able to evaluate for compliance. Public
Works suggested the parking lot be signed and striped as one-way eastbound and
the east driveway to be exit only. A franchise agreement would be require d for
private improvements, such as trees and landscaping to be located in the right-of-
way. Pedestrian crossing signage and striping should be provided across 6th
Street at the intersection with Shall Street in conjunction with the construction of
the parking lot. A barricade, barrier, or wheel stops should be installed at the
parking spaces near the edge of the raised building foundation. Landscape
comments were made to set forth the minimum requirements and the specific
requirements of the Presidential Park Overlay District. Other comments were
noted. The applicant was informed responses and revisions were to be received
by September 25, 2019. The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
I. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised plan with dimensions for follow-up review.
The lot would be one-way eastbound with appropriate signage and striping to
indicate such. A pedestrian crossing of 6th Street with appropriate handicap ramps
will be constructed to connect to the sidewalk on the west side of Shall Street. The
applicant stated there is an existing structural curb at the edge of the building slab
that will function as a barricade. It runs the entire length of the slab and is roughly
8-inches in height and 6-inches in depth. Wheel stops are also shown on the
revised plan.
In response to the Landscaping comments, the applicant is requesting a variance
to the Presidential Park Overlay requirement and would propose the landscape
strip along 6th Street be moved into the property due to conflicts with utilities and a
planned sidewalk. Another variance is requested from the Presidential Park
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Overlay regarding street trees. The required species, Shademaster honey locust
or Shumard Oak, would conflict with overhead power lines making the installation
of these large species due to Entergy maintenance requirements. The applicant
proposes to install evergreen ornamentals instead. An additional landscape area
was added to the revised plan at the northeast corner of the parking lot. This
modification also removed a parking space, as requested by Public Works.
Although the Presidential Park Overlay does not allow parking along 6 th Street, the
re-use of this property as parking is rational and supported by staff. It will contribute
to the mixed-use development to the north and will also provide a better pedestrian
connection across 6th Street.
It appears all technical issues have been addressed.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F and the staff analysis in the
agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation”
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-9207-A
NAME: Lawson Road Revised Short-form PD-C
LOCATION: East of 13008 Lawson Road
DEVELOPER:
RamaCoop Management
32 Kingsbridge Way
Little Rock, AR 72222
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
G-Squared Management Services LLC/Owner
Phillip Lewis/Authorized Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Phillip Lewis Engineering Inc./Engineer
AREA: 3.50 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
CURRENT ZONING: PD-C
ALLOWED USES: Contractor’s office and storage
PROPOSED ZONING: PD-C
PROPOSED USE: Mini-storage units with accessory office
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Use gravel for vehicular areas
2. Landscape buffers
3. Interior vehicular use area landscaping
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9207-A
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STAFF UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant did not provide revisions or responses to the Subdivision Committee
comments by September 25, 2019. Staff recommends deferral of this item to the
November 21, 2019 meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
informed the commission that the applicant did not provide revisions or responses to the
Subdivision Committee comments by September 25, 2019; therefore, the request should
be deferred to the November 21, 2019 meeting. There was no further discussion. The
item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the November 21, 2019 agenda.
The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
October 10, 2019
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-9456
NAME: Demond Car Wash Short-form PCD
LOCATION: 300 Broadway Street
DEVELOPER:
Zene Enterprises, LLC
Demond Hervey
2215 South State Street
Little Rock, AR 72206
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
300 South Broadway LLC./Owner
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Halff + Marlar/Engineer
AREA: 21,000 square feet NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 5 CENSUS TRACT: 44
CURRENT ZONING: UU, Urban Use
ALLOWED USES: Urban Use District uses
PROPOSED ZONING: PCD
PROPOSED USE: Tunnel Car Wash
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. Perimeter landscaping
2. Interior vehicular area landscaping
3. Roof signage
October 10, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9456
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STAFF UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION:
A required affidavit signed by the property owner designating an agent authorized to file
a zoning application and to act on behalf of the owner in the matter was not submitted
with the application; therefore, the application is considered administratively withdrawn.
A new application will all requirements must be filled for this item to be considered at a
future planning commission public hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 2019)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
informed the commission that the required affidavit signed by the property owner
designating an agent authorized to file a zoning application and to act on be half of the
owner in the matter was not submitted with the application; therefore, the application is
considered administratively withdrawn. A new application with all requirements must be
filed for this item to be considered at a future planning commission public hearing. There
was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved
as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was
9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent.
DATE tcz (0 ZI PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD
MEMBER
BERRY, CRAIG
BROCK, THOMAS L.
BYNUM, BUELAH
HAMILTON, SCOTT
HART, TODD H' r
HAYNES, MARLON D.
LATTURE, PAUL
RAHMAN, ROBBIN S.
STEBBINS, ROBERT
THOMAS, DIANA M.
VOGEL, ROBBY
I Meeting Adjourned ` Z P.M.
V / AYE NAME ABSENT ABSTAIN LRECUSE
October 10, 2019
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 4:29 p.m.
Date
Chairman Secretary